Can't get Laptop shared files to show on desktop network places

I have file sharing set up on both computers. Laptop connects using Netgear
wireless router. I can see the desktop and laptop shared files on laptop's
"My Network Places" but can only see desktop shared files on desktop netowrk
places. I can connect to the laptop through "View Workgroup Computers" but
that seems to be an unnecessary step. How can I get my files to show on the
desktop "My Network Places" Thanks in advance

Thom